Independence Day: Traveling More, Spending Less

Americans will travel farther and spend less this Fourth of July holiday, according to AAA.

This year, according to AAA, 42.3 million Americans will drive more than 50 miles for the Fourth of July holiday. This marks the highest figure in five years. Slightly cheaper gas may have inspired us to travel farther, but a sluggish economy means we're also spending less—a median cost of $749 per person on trips.

We're curious: Are you traveling for the holiday? Are you spending less than usual? Tell us about your plans in the comments.